Post by kz6z on Jul 19, 2012 18:32:12 GMT -8
WSP reminds motorcycle riders to slow down on the North Cascade Highway (SR 20)
Wenatchee – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is reminding motorcycle enthusiasts to slow down on the North Cascades Highway (SR 20) in Okanogan County. Three motorcycle riders were involved in separate collisions in the last month at two of the most challenging stretches of roadway for novice or unfamiliar riders. They are Spiral Gulch below Liberty Bell Mountain, just east of Washington Pass and the “Seven Devils” curves, just east of Loup Loup Pass.
Wenatchee District Six WSP Lieutenant Kandi Patrick noted all three riders were from British Columbia, adding, “We are extremely fortunate those three collisions did not result in a fatality.” Lt. Patrick sent on to say, “About half our motorcycle fatalities involve only the motorcycle. Those are clearly loss-of-control incidents. Many of them occur because riders are taking what appear to be fun curves at too high a speed.”
The WSP has been trying to get the message out to all riders and drivers to slow down to the suggested speed limit on the yellow and black signs where they are posted in advance of upcoming curves. Lt. Patrick emphasized that, “Those signs indicate how fast you can take the curve safely, for example: If the sign says 35 MPH - that is the maximum speed you should be taking the curve. Anything above the suggested speed limit could result in your losing control of your motorcycle.”
Ride Safe - Be responsible – Slow Down
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Wenatchee – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is reminding motorcycle enthusiasts to slow down on the North Cascades Highway (SR 20) in Okanogan County. Three motorcycle riders were involved in separate collisions in the last month at two of the most challenging stretches of roadway for novice or unfamiliar riders. They are Spiral Gulch below Liberty Bell Mountain, just east of Washington Pass and the “Seven Devils” curves, just east of Loup Loup Pass.
Wenatchee District Six WSP Lieutenant Kandi Patrick noted all three riders were from British Columbia, adding, “We are extremely fortunate those three collisions did not result in a fatality.” Lt. Patrick sent on to say, “About half our motorcycle fatalities involve only the motorcycle. Those are clearly loss-of-control incidents. Many of them occur because riders are taking what appear to be fun curves at too high a speed.”
The WSP has been trying to get the message out to all riders and drivers to slow down to the suggested speed limit on the yellow and black signs where they are posted in advance of upcoming curves. Lt. Patrick emphasized that, “Those signs indicate how fast you can take the curve safely, for example: If the sign says 35 MPH - that is the maximum speed you should be taking the curve. Anything above the suggested speed limit could result in your losing control of your motorcycle.”
Ride Safe - Be responsible – Slow Down
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